• Military Logistics

  Upgraded Gotland sub delivered

  11th December 2015

  Saab has redelivered a Gotland-class submarine to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) after performing general overhaul and upgrades, the company announced on 10 December.  …

• Training

  Saab cleared for technician training

  7th December 2015

  Saab has been authorised to provide technician training for the Gripen fighter and SK60 trainer aircraft by the Swedish Military Aviation Safety Inspectorate, the company announced …

• Training

  Training industry gears up for ITEC

  7th December 2015

  Following a successful I/ITSEC, the training and simulation community will be gearing up for the next industry event, ITEC, which will be held at London’s …

• Training

  Cubic awarded USMC I-TESS II contract

  4th December 2015

  Cubic Global Defense (CGD) has received a delivery order from the US Marine Corps for the Instrumented-Tactical Engagement Simulation System II (I-TESS II), the company …

• Digital Battlespace

  OSI navigation systems for Swedish subs

  4th December 2015

  OSI Maritime Systems (OSI) will provide navigation systems for Swedish Royal Navy submarines under a contract from Saab announced on 1 December. The company will supply its …

• Military Logistics

  Saab to continue FMV support

  4th December 2015

  The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has placed an order with Saab to provide technical system support to the Swedish armed forces in 2016, the …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Saab's training upgrade influx

  3rd December 2015

  Saab's recent European contracts to upgrade training facilities are giving the company a chance to tap into new markets in Eastern Europe. The company was awarded a contract in …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Boeing commits to partnering to boost T&S revenues

  2nd December 2015

  The utilisation of new technology and ensuring closer interaction with partners will be key to increasing Boeing Training Systems and Government Services' share in the …

• Training

  I/ITSEC 2015: Argon in its element

  26th November 2015

  Argon Electronics will partner with Saab at I/ITSEC this year to showcase its simulators for chemical and radiological detectors. On the Saab stand, Argon will …

• Digital Battlespace

  Saab to extend RBS 97’s service life

  26th November 2015

  The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has awarded a contract to Saab to extend the service life of the RBS 97 air defence missile system, …

• Land Warfare

  Carl-Gustaf ammo for Austria

  25th November 2015

  The Austrian armed forces have placed an order with Saab for ammunition for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system, the company announced on 24 November.  Deliveries …

• Land Warfare

  Czech army tests RBS 70 NG

  16th November 2015

  The Army of the Czech Republic has carried out a life-fire test of Saab’s RBS 70 Next Generation (NG) missile system, with all missile firings …

• Naval Warfare

  Dubai 2015: Saab, UAE deal improves surveillance

  12th November 2015

  The $1.27 billion contract between defence and security OEM Saab and the UAE will see two new-version Erieye swing role surveillance aircraft delivered and the …

• Digital Battlespace

  UAE orders Saab SRSS

  11th November 2015

  The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to expand and enhance its airborne surveillance capabilities under a contract with Saab for a new airborne Swing Role …

• Naval Warfare

  Saab continues coast guard support

  9th November 2015

  Saab will continue support and maintenance services for the Swedish Coast Guard for an additional five years under a new contract announced on 6 November. …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  VCR (Batch 2) [Spain]

  Programme Background Purpose The VCR programme is to replace several legacy wheeled and tracked vehicles currently in service with the Spanish Army including the BMR-600 6x6, ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  VCR (Batch 3) [Spain]

  Programme Background Purpose The VCR programme is to replace several legacy wheeled and tracked vehicles currently in service with the Spanish Army including the BMR-600 ...

• APCs/IFVs - 8x8

  VCR (Batch 1) [Spain]

  Programme Background Purpose The VCR programme is to replace several legacy wheeled and tracked vehicles currently in service with the Spanish Army including the BMR-600 6x6, ...

• AEW&C

  GlobalEye (Sweden)

  Programme Background Between 2021-25, the Swedish government plans to increase their spending on national defence by more than 40%, it announced in early 2021. In ...

• AEW&C

  GlobalEye [France]

  Programme Background Saab and the French Defence Procurement Agency signed an MoU at Paris Air Show 2025 for the firm purchase two GlobalEye aircraft and the ...

• Fighter - multirole

  F-16 Replacement (1-4) [Thailand]

  Programme Background The Royal Thai Air Force began looking for an F-16 replacement in 2021 after the then new Air Force commander ACM Napadej Thupatemi ...

• Fighter - multirole

  JAS 39E/F Gripen (Brazil)

  In 2016, Gripen’s Project and Development Center was opened in Sao Paulo to allow Sweedish and Brazillian engineers to work together in the Gripen development ...

• Air: Radio and SATCOM

  Air: Radio and SATCOM | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• Data links

  Data links | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• Air: Head-up displays

  Air: Head-up displays | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• Transponders and IFF

  Transponders and IFF | GlobalEye [France]

  During Paris Air Show 2025, the French Defence Procurement Agency and Saab signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the procurement of two GlobalEye AEW&C; ...

• AEW&C

  GlobalEye (4-5) [UAE]

  Programme Background The United Arab Emirates Air Force is taking delivery of three GlobalEye (known also as Global 6000) aircraft from Saab. The UAE signed a contract ...

• Fighter - multirole

  Multirole fighters [Botswana]

  Programme Background Botswana is seeking to acquire a new multirole fighter to fulfil a gap left by the nations outdated fleet of F-5 aircraft. According to ...

• AEW&C

  Saab 340 AEW [Poland]

  Programme Background Requirement Purported as a response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the Polish Air Force is understood to have a requirement for a ...

• Submarines: conventional, attack

  Blekinge Class (3) [Sweden]

  Programme Background A contract worth SEK7.6 billion ($872m) for two A26 submarines for the Royal Swedish Navy (RSwN) was awarded to Saab Kockums in 2015, ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  ITAS-TESS

  The Improved Target Acquisition System – Tactical Engagement Simulation System (ITAS-TESS) is a laser-based system designed to conduct simulated weapons engagement during crew and collective ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  Field Artillery Training Systems

  The ICE Field Artillery Training Systems for the M109A6 Paladin and M270/M270A1 MLRS provides instrumented real-time data and performance monitoring during training and live-fire missions. ...

• Air: helicopter flight simulators

  TESS

  The Tactical Engagement Simulation System (TESS) is a transparent training instrumentation system designed for the AH-64 Apache Longbow Force-on-Force collective training for live aerial gunnery ...

• Land: vehicle simulators

  LETS

  The US Army maintains a large fleet of locomotives and rail vehicles throughout the US to facilitate the movement of equipment and supplies and provides ...

• Air: chaff, flare and decoy systems

  BriteCloud

  Leonardo's BriteCloud is a digital radio frequency memory (DRFM) expendable active decoy (EAD). The device is designed to disrupt incoming missiles' RF tracking systems and ...

• Trainer

  Saab 105/SK60

  The Saab 105 is a high-wing, twin-engine jet trainer/light attack aircraft developed by Saab in the 1960s. The platform entered service with the Swedish Air ...

• AEW&C

  Saab 340 AEW

  The Saab 340 AEW is an aerial early warning aircraft based on the Saab 340 airliner. It is designated as S-100B Argus in Swedish service. ...

• Combat Search and Rescue

  Saab 340B+ / SAR-200

  The Saab 340B+, known also as SAR-200, is a search and rescue aircraft based on the Saab 340 regional airliner.  It is powered by two CT7-9B turboprop ...

• AEW&C

  Saab 2000 Erieye

  The Saab 2000 Erieye is an aerial early warning aircraft developed based on the Saab 2000 regional aircraft. It is fitted with an Erieye PS-890 ...

• Transport

  Saab 340B transport

  The Saab 340B transport variant was developed to meet Swedish Air Force requirements to replace its King Air B200 transport aircraft. Production of the original ...

• Military - USVs

  Enforcer III

  Enforcer III is an autonomous variant of Saab's widely-used and highly-produced CB90 Combat Boat.

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  MANWORN II DPU

  The MANWORN II Dismounted Player Unit (DPU) is a flexible position location tracking system suitable for individual through brigade-level training. MANWORN II DPU features GPS ...

• Land: tactical engagement simulators

  SMODIM

  ICE's Smart Onboard Data Interface Module (SMODIM) integrates with aircraft and ground vehicles to provide collective force-on-force participation and weapons systems training. SMODIM is the ...

• Land: battlefield and ground surveillance radar, Land: indirect fire location radar

  Arthur

  The Artillery Hunting Radar (Arthur) was designed to be the weapon-locating element within a counter-battery system at brigade or division level. Arthur is capable of ...

• AEW&C

  GlobalEye (Global 6000)

  In February 2016, Saab introduced GlobalEye, an AEW&C; aircraft that provides air, maritime and ground surveillance in a single solution. The multi-role airborne surveillance system combines ...